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    Book A Train Trip On The Orient Express Of The North, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK




    A trip on the Orient Express Of The North is a super treat and a great way to see the North East countryside. On arrival at the train you get greeted with a glass of bucks fizz. Later in the day you get a delicious lunch or dinner served with champagne as you continue to travel in style.


    Further Information or to book a trip on the Orient Express from over 25 UK train stations.









    The Orient Express train is known as the Northern Belle train which consists of refurbished British Rail Mark II carriages. The dining cars are named after British stately homes and castles.

    The carriages have been restored to the 1920s and 1930s era with plush upholstery, solid brass fittings, wooden veneers and softly shaded lamps.

    As well as the Aberdeen pick up point the Northern Belle has other Scottish pick up points such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dingwell and Elgin.

    The Orient Express train takes its passengers to top Scotland locations such as Mull or Oban via the picturesque West Highland Line and Loch Lomond.

    Lunch and diner meals enjoyed by previous passengers of the Northern Belle include Scottish favourites such as Cullen skink soup, venison in a whisky jus, Scots cheeseboard, chocolate torte, coffee and chocolates.

    The Orient Express train also departs from Victoria Station in London, England to other English destinations such as Bath, Wilton House, Salisbury, Longleat, the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Worcester and Canterbury.



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    There is a dress code for those travelling on the Orient Express run trains and it is best to check this at the time of booking your seat. Generally smart dress is required with no passengers being permitted to travel in jeans or trainers.

    Orient Express run trains are non smoking and passengers are asked to turn off their mobile phones so that they do not disturb other passengers.

    In addition to the trip and meals the Orient Express trains can also provide passengers with caviar, champagne, flowers and gifts such as a photo frame, teddy bear or champagne flutes at an additional cost.


    Northern Belle

    The Northern Belle train and the British Pullman trains of the Orient Express are running trips in December. These day trips depart from various stations around the United Kingdom such as Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Halifax, Harrogate, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Shrewsbury and York in the run up to Christmas. Trips include the fine dining experience aboard the Northern Belle and British Pullman trains and an opportunity to visit traditional Christmas markets for a festive shopping experience.

    Some of the Scottish Orient Express trains will be diesel locomotives rather than steam engines.


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    Northern Belle 2010

    The Northern Belle 2010 day trip to Kyle of Lochalsh takes place on the 8 August. This Orient Express Northern Belle train day trip includes an afternoon sightseeing trip tour of the Isle of Skye along with return rail travel from Aberdeen Station. Passengers will be treated to a three course Champagne Bellini brunch during the journey to Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland. On the return journey on the Orient Express Northern Belle to Aberdeen gust will be treated to a champagne reception, table canapes an a three course dinner which will also include wine, coffee and petit fours.



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